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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304585334
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $825.00
Current Penalty: $577.50
Issuance Date: 07/16/2001
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/30/2001
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/30/2001 | $577.50 | 08/30/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/16/2001 | $825.00 | 08/30/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: (a) Horizontal Band Saw Area, South Wall - the Wholesale horizontal band saw was not equipped with a magnetic restarter or similar device, as prescribed by the American National Standard for Metal Cutting Saws, ANSI B11.10 - 1990, Section 5.2.3.4, that in the event of an interruption in the electrical supply, would prevent the saw from restarting automatically when power is restored. (b) Horizontal Band Saw Area, South Wall - the Wholesale horizontal band saw was equipped with an unprotected, toggle type motor starter switch instead of a starter located, designed, constructed, interlocked or guarded to protect against unintended operation, as prescribed by the American National ANSI Standard for Metal Cutting Saws, ANSI B11.10 - 1990, Section 5.2.3.1. Abatement certification only is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).